Dacor DR30DLP Manual
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Important Safety Instructions
Do not allow acids (citrus juices, tomato sauces,
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etc.) to remain on the range’s surfaces. The
finishes may stain.
Never use the cooktop surface as a cutting board.
Never use the cooktop surface as a cutting board.
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Do not try to remove heavy spills with a sharp
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object such as a knife or metal spatula. Sharp
objects may scratch the range’s surfaces.
Do not line the oven with aluminum foil or other
Do not line the oven with aluminum foil or other
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materials. These items can melt or burn up during
self cleaning and cause permanent damage to the
oven.
Do not leave oven racks, the convection filter, the
Do not leave oven racks, the convection filter, the
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meat probe or any other items in the oven during
self cleaning. Damage to the items or the oven
itself will occur.
Do not leave objects, such as aluminum foil, the
Do not leave objects, such as aluminum foil, the
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meat probe, cookie sheets, etc. on the bottom of
the oven. Objects left on the bottom of the oven
may cause damage.
Do not allow the the broil element on the oven
Do not allow the the broil element on the oven
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ceiling to become covered up by cookie sheets,
aluminum foil, pots, pans, etc. Covering them could
cause the heating elements to over-heat, damaging
the oven.
Do not expose the knobs or trim rings to direct
Do not expose the knobs or trim rings to direct
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flame, hot utensils or other sources of heat.
Always ensure that the light fixture lens cover is in
Always ensure that the light fixture lens cover is in
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place when using the oven. The lens cover protects
the light bulb from breakage caused by high oven
temperatures or mechanical shock.
Use cookware only for its intended purpose. Check
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the manufacturer’s recommendations before use
to determine if a utensil is suitable for use on
a cooktop or in an oven. Certain types of glass,
ceramic and earthenware are not suitable for use
on a cooktop. Personal injury or damage may result
from the improper use of cookware.
Select cookware carefully. Use utensils of the
Select cookware carefully. Use utensils of the
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proper size, material and construction for the
particular type of cooking being done. Utensils need
to be large enough to contain the desired quantity
of food without boil-overs or spill-overs. Choose
pans with easy to hold handles that will stay cool
while cooking. Do not use utensils with loose
handles. Avoid using pans that are too heavy to lift
safely.
Before using glazed cookware, such as glass,
Before using glazed cookware, such as glass,
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ceramic or earthenware, check the manufacturer’s
temperature and usage recommendations.
Glazed cookware that is not designed for high heat
Glazed cookware that is not designed for high heat
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use may crack or break, causing a spill or burn
hazard.
Exercise caution when opening the oven door. Let
Exercise caution when opening the oven door. Let
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hot air or steam escape before looking or reaching
into the oven.
Use extreme caution if adding water to food on a
Use extreme caution if adding water to food on a
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hot cooktop or in the oven. The steam can cause
serious burns or scalds.
Use only dry pot holders when removing food
Use only dry pot holders when removing food
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and cookware from the cooktop or oven. Wet pot
holders can cause steam burns.
Make sure that all the cooktop parts are dry before
Make sure that all the cooktop parts are dry before
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lighting a burner.
Do not heat eggs or unopened food containers such
Do not heat eggs or unopened food containers such
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as baby food jars and cans. Pressure build up may
cause them to burst and cause injury.
For your safety, do not use the oven to cook
For your safety, do not use the oven to cook
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without the convection filter installed. When the
filter is not installed, the spinning fan blades at the
back of the oven are exposed.
Do not leave children alone or unattended in the
Do not leave children alone or unattended in the
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area around the range. Do not allow children to
play with the controls, pull on the handle or touch
other parts of the range.
Make sure individuals who use the range are able
Make sure individuals who use the range are able
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to operate it properly.
Clean the range thoroughly before operating it for
Clean the range thoroughly before operating it for
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the first time.
Clean and maintain the range regularly as
Clean and maintain the range regularly as
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instructed in this manual. Keep the entire range,
ventilation filters and range hoods free of grease
that could catch fire.
Do not allow food to sit in the oven for more than
Do not allow food to sit in the oven for more than
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one hour before or after cooking. Eating spoiled
food can result in food poisoning.
warning
Non-stick coatings, when heated, can be harmful to
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birds. Remove birds to a separate, well-ventilated
room during cooking.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE
EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:
SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie
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sheet or metal tray, then turn off the burner. BE
CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not
go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT.
NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN - you may be
NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN - you may be
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burned.
DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dish cloths or
DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dish cloths or
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towels - a violent steam explosion may result.
Use a fire extinguisher ONLY if:
Use a fire extinguisher ONLY if:
d.
You have a Class ABC extinguisher, and you
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already know how to operate it.
The fire is small and contained in the area
The fire is small and contained in the area
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where it started.
The fire department is being called.
The fire department is being called.
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You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
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warning
caution